Alcohol
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South Korea’s shrinking gender booze gapUnder the Radar Heavy drinking is rising among women over 30, but falling among men of all ages, as workplaces evolve and tastes shift beyond traditional soju
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Booze it like Burnham? The debate over alcohol in football groundsThe Explainer PM-in-waiting may overturn ban on drinks in seats
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Boozeball: does England men’s cricket have a drinking problem?Talking Point Star players dropped for breaking curfew, amid claims there is something ‘seriously wrong with the culture’
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Whiskey tariffs cause major problems for American distillersIn the Spotlight Jim Beam is the latest brand to feel the pain
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How Maga fell out of love with beerIn The Spotlight Right-wingers in the US have boycotted beverage brands that fell foul of culture war, and now some are going fully sober
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Queueing in pubs: a step too far?Talking Point Wetherspoons has abandoned its trial that did away with the ‘pub crowd’
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Debauchery at the races: is the sport of kings losing its crown?In The Spotlight Hospitalisations and debauchery make race meetings hit the headlines for the wrong reasons
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Soju: where to start with South Korea's national spiritThe Week Recommends The rice-based drink can replace gin or vodka in traditional cocktails for a refreshing twist on the classics
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Last updated
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Data blunders put Japan's after-work boozing culture in the spotlightUnder The Radar Excessive alcohol consumption and an analogue work culture combine to create a recipe for disaster when it comes to sensitive files
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Ozempic can curb alcohol cravings, study findsSpeed read Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may also be helpful in limiting alcohol consumption
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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A boozy weekend at the Mauritian Rum FestivalThe Week Recommends Sample the idyllic island's finest spirits at Beachcomber's week-long event
By James Rampton Published
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The revival of absintheThe Week Recommends The once-banned 'green fairy' is back in demand in cocktail bars around the UK
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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What are the long-term effects of alcohol?It's not just cancer
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Naltrexone: the wonder drug for alcoholismThe pill is said to have a high success rate in reducing alcohol cravings with few side effects
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
